Med Questions

I have to give myself shots because DH has a needle phobia and just can't do it (I used to make fun of him but he seriously has a problem with needles!). Anyway, it's never been a big deal but I have never done PIO shots until Saturday. I have taken 2 so far and both times I've done it in my thigh because doing them in my rear is just awkward. But now my thighs feel so sore and hard as a rock! I have warmed the PIO, massaged after, and applied heat after, but do you all have any other tips on this? I just feel like if I keep giving them in my thighs that I am eventually going to have trouble walking, LOL.

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I have a question about the estrogen patches. I have a sensitivity to bandaid adhesive. If I put one on within a few hours my skin underneath gets a red raised rash. I have a scar on my arm because of one. I was reading through posts on the embryo adoption group and someone mentioned they had this same sensitivity and said their doctor let them use estrace. I might have to do the same thing. Do you think the adhesive in the estrogen patches is the same as that on a bandaid? Why patches and not the estrace, why do they prefer the use of the patch? Does anyone know? TIA.

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Jillian Ruth, born March 16th at 31 weeks, 2lbs 13oz. Down syndrome, AVSD, transient leukemia and IUGR. Died suddenly July 30, 2011.

Kim- I had a mild reaction to the adhesive. I think Mommy had a much worse reaction than I did. Corey told me if mine got too bad we could talk to the Dr about a different option. Mine didn't get that bad so I never asked. Sounds like it's something you'll need to address with Corey or one of the Drs. Good Luck!

Kim, the adhasive is clear plastic like a waterproof bandaid. It is like a plastic dressing we call them opsite or tegaderm here I don't know what they are called there. they measure 1" by 1 1/2". Good luck but as Jera said there are other options if you do react

Kim I'm having an awful time with the patches. Corey called in an alternative (suppositories) but I'm really trying to stick it out (mdr being such a pain in the ass to deal with helps stick it out). I had the same problem with band aids and nicotine patches when I quit smoking. Taking an oral antihistamine helps, plus I clean off the adhesive as soon as the patch comes off (baby oil on a cotton ball works best for me) I rotate and never put a new patch in a place still irritated (it takes 8or 10 days for my Siskin to heal) the area of my torso on my rib cage under my boobs seems to be the least irritable but that's not saying much. Other than that I just use lotion and expect to be pretty itchy. Good luck!

Hi. I have a question about Lupron. On the list that I was emailed- it just says "Lupron- 2 week kit". I was trying to find out the cost through my pharmacy (and if my insurance will cover), but they need more information. Can anyone share the mg? Also, what should I expect for cost (if paid out of pocket)?

Kayca... MDR said the cost of all the meds without insurance coverage would be around $740. Our insurance covered all but 190. The lupron is given per unit which I think may come out to .1mg... Not sure on that.

I got Lupron (Leuprolide Acetate) for 2.8ml for 2 weeks.
I paid $129.87 without insurance at MDR.
My insurance would cover some but they required for pre-aprrove and I needed it right away so I paid out out pocket.